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Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders.
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Basic Payment Scheme recipients can get free advice from organisations during the changes in farming, supported by the Farming Resilience Fund.
Loans and mentoring for people looking to start or grow a business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
This collection brings together all documents relating to Small Business Survey reports dating back to 2007 to 2008.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
We ensure fair payment practices for Britain’s 5.7 million small businesses, and support them in resolving their payment disputes with larger businesses. SBC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .
Free online training courses to help business protect against cyber threats and online fraud.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
Find out about tax reliefs and allowances available from HMRC if you run a business, employ people or are self-employed.
The IPO's IP for business tools, training and guidance can help you create value from your ideas, turning inspiration into sustainable business success.
Shirley Cooper OBE has been appointed as the new Crown Representative for small businesses
The next generation of business leaders have received over £100 million worth of support from the Government backed Start Up Loan Scheme
A free-to-access one-week online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
A series of publications relating to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act.
Find out how to work out your annual alcohol production if you’re part of a group, or you merge with, or separate from another business.
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